BRONZE FRAME CANNON BARREL BOXLOCK FLINTLOCK
POCKET PISTOLS MADE IN BELGIUM. Cal. 45. S# NSN. This showy pair of pistols have 2" octagon barrels with turned cannon muzzles that are made integral with frame. Belgian proofs are on left sides. Decorative medallions are engraved on each side. Boxlock flint locks have centrally hung reinforced cocks, frizzens with external springs, and sliding safetys that lock both cock and frizzen. Trigger guards are steel. European walnut stocks with flared grips, brass grip caps, and skip line checkering have foliate carved side panels. CONDITION: very good to fine. Bronze with lightly cleaned appearance is an appealing light mustard color. Steel parts show oxidation to gray brown with some light pitting. Stocks retain most of their original varnish finish with nicks, dings and minor losses. Pistols are mechanically good, although frizzen springs are weak. (01-30210/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
[ translate ]POCKET PISTOLS MADE IN BELGIUM. Cal. 45. S# NSN. This showy pair of pistols have 2" octagon barrels with turned cannon muzzles that are made integral with frame. Belgian proofs are on left sides. Decorative medallions are engraved on each side. Boxlock flint locks have centrally hung reinforced cocks, frizzens with external springs, and sliding safetys that lock both cock and frizzen. Trigger guards are steel. European walnut stocks with flared grips, brass grip caps, and skip line checkering have foliate carved side panels. CONDITION: very good to fine. Bronze with lightly cleaned appearance is an appealing light mustard color. Steel parts show oxidation to gray brown with some light pitting. Stocks retain most of their original varnish finish with nicks, dings and minor losses. Pistols are mechanically good, although frizzen springs are weak. (01-30210/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
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